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This is a shot of "Neptune's Pool" at the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California



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Originally constructed in the 1920s, the Neptune Pool was designed and enlarged twice by William Randolph Hearst and the architect Julia Morgan into the pool that is seen on tour today. The Neptune Pool is composed of beautiful marble and serpentine tiles, antique elements and fine art.



The Neptune Pool has been drained in order to perform ongoing maintenance projects on the plumbing and the tilework, as well as to do conservation work on the marble statuary. This is a part of our charge as California State Parks to preserve and conserve the historic estate.

This is a rare opportunity to see the incredible architectural and engineering designs that make up this spectacular Neptune Pool. It is also a chance to see our historic maintenance and curatorial staff and partners performing highly specialized work to preserve Hearst CastleŽ for future generations.

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:iconpangoolinn:
Wow, that's so beautiful! Good composition! Especially the mountains in the background fit really good. The building is set in typical greek style, which makes you think of summer and heat, while the mountain symbolizes cold and winter.!! Good job! Also the water is made very good. It gives the picture a very surreal look! You have done great!

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It's absolutely true!!!
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I like the architecture... Reminds me of Athens in Socrates time. :)
:icongoodwater:
thank you this is my very favorite peice of my art wrk just because it was such an unforgetable trip, a road trip with all of my friends and being ridiculed for bringing my professional camera. thye soon stopped when i shouwed them this piece and others from the trip they thought it was the coolest thing ever and really i enjoyed that turn around
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heheh....
Well, you're welcome! But you really deserve respect! It's really well done!
I wish I also had a better camera! sigh....
Well, anyway, just stick to your inspiration and don't think about others!!! =D

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Or to feel free
The first one is a myth...

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:icongoodwater:
thank you it makes my day when i get compliments on my work thanks feel free to add to your favs
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ive been there (on a school trip) and the architecture is 1derful. i heard the staff have a pool party in it every yr.

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